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    Home » Recipes » Winter

    Christmas Popcorn Recipe

    Published: Dec 3, 2021 · Modified: Oct 18, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    In need of a quick and easy Christmas dessert? Looking for popcorn lover gifts? Or maybe you just need an easy no bake Christmas treat to take to your neighbors. Well, we've got you covered. This Christmas Popcorn Recipe is so quick and easy! It's festive and delicious too! It can also be formed into popcorn balls, if desired. It's a simple sauce that is gooey and delicious, drizzled over DOTS, cashews and mini marshmallows. The mini marshmallows melt just a tiny bit for the perfect texture. The biggest drawback of this popcorn is I can't stop reaching for more!

    christmas popcorn recipe

    We love pairing this on a dessert table with Christmas Rice Krispie Treats!

    How to Make this Christmas Popcorn Recipe

    Start by putting your unflavored popped popcorn in a bowl. I don't have a large enough bowl to fit 6 quarts and have room to mix, so I use 2 bowls. I use an air popper and use about ¾cup popcorn kernels. Measure out the DOTS, cashews and marshmallows on top of the popcorn, but don't mix in.

    On a stovetop over medium heat add the butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, then stirring constantly boil 2 minutes, no longer. Immediately drizzle over the popcorn and toppings and mix to combine. Some of the marshmallows will melt completely, and some won't melt at all, but both ways just add to the wonderful texture of this popcorn.

    Spread onto waxed paper, parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Allow to cool a few minutes, then form into balls if desired. Take it to your neighbors, a work party or a get together with family or friends! It's always a hit and you can expect to come home empty handed!

    Tips and Tricks

    Try out some other add-ins! I've always wanted to add Red Hots. My mother in law likes to add sunflower seeds and they are delicious!

    This stores great! Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

    The amounts for the sauce give it a nice, yet somewhat light overall coating, for extra gooey use 12 Tablespoons butter, 1 ¼ cups sugar and 1 ¼ cups corn syrup. For extra extra gooey 14 Tablespoons butter, 1 ½ cups sugar and 1 ½ cups corn syrup. Directions are the same.

    Other Holiday Treats for Entertaining

    White Chocolate Peppermint Puppy Chow

    Showstopper Cranberry Cheesecake

    Molasses Crinkle Cookies

    christmas popcorn recipe

    christmas popcorn recipe

    Christmas Popcorn Recipe

    Nicole
    This Christmas Popcorn is festive, gooey, yummy and full of DOTS, cashews and marshmallows. It's the perfect no bake Christmas treat!
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    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Servings 24 1 cup servings
    Calories/serving 211 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 quarts plain popcorn popped
    • 4 cups mini marshamallows
    • 1 large box of DOTS holiday colors recommended, cut in half
    • 1 ½ cups cashews

    For the sauce:

    • 10 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup corn syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Measure plain popped popcorn into an extra large bowl or 2 large bowls. Leave room for mixing. Measure out the DOTS, cashews and marshmallows on top of the popcorn, but don't mix in.
    • On a stovetop over medium heat add the butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, then stirring constantly boil 2 minutes, no longer.
    • Immediately drizzle over the popcorn and toppings and mix to combine. Some of the marshmallows will melt completely, and some won't melt at all, but both ways just add to the wonderful texture of this popcorn.
    • Spread onto waxed paper, parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Allow to cool a few minutes, then form into balls if desired.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Try out some other add-ins! I've always wanted to add Red Hots. My mother in law likes to add sunflower seeds and they are delicious!
    This stores great! Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    The amounts for the sauce give it a nice, yet somewhat light overall coating, for extra gooey use 12 Tablespoons butter, 1 ¼ cups sugar and 1 ¼ cups corn syrup. For extra extra gooey 14 Tablespoons butter, 1 ½ cups sugar and 1 ½ cups corn syrup. Directions are the same.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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    1. JCW

      January 13, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is easily the best popcorn recipe I've had. We used the cinnamon bears cut up and it was soooo good. Perfect flavor, perfect texture. Highly recommend.

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